There are in Europe, for me and for the Commission no first and second class member states. All have the same dignity, all deserve the same treatment. But at the same time, I have to tell you that we will not allow people to play politics with EU funds. (Jose Manuel Barroso)

There are in Europe, for me and for the Commission no first and second class member states. All have the same dignity, all deserve the same treatment. But at the same time, I have to tell you that we will not allow people to play politics with EU funds.

Jose Manuel Barroso

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